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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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The numbers were less than usual but familiar faces and new faces still appeared at the annual Sept. 11 memorial ceremony at JP Stone Community Bank in Portales where local residents come together to remember and honor those who died on a day forever burned into the minds of Americans everywhere: Sept. 11, 2001. Alisa Boswell: Cannon Connections The Cannon Air Force Base Color Guard raised the American Flag while Taps was played Tuesday morning at JP Stone Community Bank in Portales during a Sept. 11 memorial ceremony... Full story
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities. Northeast Cabresto Lake: The lake and campground closed May 14 and will stay closed for about six months while the dam is being rebuilt. Charette Lakes: We had no reports from anglers this week. Cimarron River: Water flow...
When 200,000 tons of steel fell from the sky on Sept. 11, 2001, trapping thousands of New Yorkers beneath the smoldering remains of what had once been the beating heart of the American dream, a generation learned the true meaning of loss; loss of a loved one, loss of peace of mind and the loss of a symbol. USAF: Airman 1st Class Xavier Lockley Air Commandos and dependents run together during a 9.11 mile trek Sept. 11, 2012, at Cannon Air Force Base. The run was held in honor of those who lost their lives during the attacks of...
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Dozens of Air Commandos stationed at Cannon Air Force Base visited the Clovis Hillcrest Zoo as part of a volunteer beautification project, Aug. 31. Courtesy photo A group of volunteers from Cannon Air Force Base feed a giraffe Aug. 31 at The Hillcrest Zoo in Clovis. Cannon's 5/6ers organized and coordinated the volunteer beautification project between base personnel and the zoo. Cannon's 5/6ers President Staff Sgt. Fernando Gutierrez, 27th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, took care of organizing and...
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — Because of guidance released July 24, base-level military personnel and finance sections will be better able to seamlessly serve military members' needs during the December Military Personnel Data System upgrade, Air Force Personnel Center officials said. MilPDS is a records database for personnel data and actions that occur throughout every total force airman's career. MilPDS is also used to initiate airman pay actions, maintain Air Force accountability and strength data, and s...
According to the Military Child Education Coalition, an estimated 80 percent of military connected children are forced to move between 6 to 9 times as they complete their K-12 education and, along with geographical moves, comes changes in educational settings and curriculums. With these unique challenges in mind, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service rewards military students who excel. In fact, school-aged children who receive a report card with an overall "B" average or better can pick up an array of free and discounted...
The 27th Special Operations Wing is scheduled to conduct a major accident response exercise Thursday at Cannon Air Force Base. Everyone on base between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. should expect extensive delays and changes to normal operations. Both gates to the installation will shut down for approximately 10 to 15 minutes during this timeframe. Please plan accordingly in anticipation of this closure. Also expect to hear sirens, giant voice announcements and restricted movement procedures, such as a shelter-in-place, to be implemente...
"Freedom is a little like air, you don't miss it until it's not there and then it takes a very few seconds to realize something critical has left your life." — Retired Lt. Col. James A. Fowler, Former Prisoner of War The president issues a proclamation commemorating the observances and reminding the nation of those Americans who have sacrificed so much for their country. Observances of National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day are held across the country on military installations, ships at sea, state c... Full story
As part of Air Force Special Operations Command, the 27th Special Operations Wing and its Air Commandos are part of a proud history and bound to a commitment of unpredictable sacrifices. The men and women proudly serving at Cannon Air Force Base share unique qualities that set them apart as AFSOC airmen. USAF: Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taneshia Bias, 27th Special Operations Group, attends the Deployed/Remote Family Dinner with her daughter Sept. 4 in the Pecos Trail Dining Facility at...
From the moment a couple receives the news they will soon welcome a beautiful bouncing baby into the world, they envision their child discovering the cure for cancer, becoming the leader of the free world, or exploring the recesses of some distant galaxy. Capt. Neuman As their pride and joy matures, most parents find themselves lowering the bar a hair, but for Craig and Sheryl Neuman, these dreams of grandeur may not have been too far off the mark. To the surprise of no one, Capt. Craig Neuman, 16th Special Operations... Full story
When you let your child follow you with the grocery cart, it's usually not a matter of "if," but more a matter of "when" you will feel the inevitable impact on your heels. Much the same, only to a larger degree of severity, having a 900-pound animal stepping in your shadow can be a little unsettling. With nothing but a single, symbolic rope between you and said animal, it is natural to wonder, "what if he takes off?" "What if he steps sideways?" Leading a horse is one of those simple little tasks that are easily taken for...
Friday 7 p.m. — The Bourne Legacy, PG-13 Saturday 4 p.m. — Ice Age: Continental Drift, PG 7 p.m. — Studio Appreciation Advance Free Screening, R. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Sunday 4 p.m. — Ice Age: Continental Drift, PG 7 p.m. — The Bourne Legacy, PG-13 Information or admission prices: 784-3331...
Friday Fueled Bar Menu 4 p.m. The Landing Zone Friday Social Hour 4:27 p.m. The Landing Zone End of Summer Bash 5:30 p.m. for Tweens 7 p.m. for Teens Youth Center Saturday Club Championship 7 a.m. Whispering Winds Llano Estacado Winery trip 9 a.m. Outdoor Recreation All Nighter 9 p.m. Community Center Sunday Club Championship 7 a.m. Whispering Winds NFL Sunday Ticket 7:30 a.m. The Drop Zone Trap and Skeet Range Open at noon Monday Bonanza Bingo All day The Landing Zone Football Frenzy 6 p.m. The Drop Zone Chess Club 6 p.m....
The year I turned 18 and became an adult seemed like a pretty big milestone. I was in high school and found it interesting that from now on I was no longer legally considered a kid. Little did I know that my expectations of 18 were exceeded by someone else's. My father had plans for me, big plans. It was at that age that I was initiated into a very important family tradition: Voting. For my father, voting was a responsibility, a pleasure and a right. He valued the power he felt when he expressed his feelings about the world...
Clovis elementary schools Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Hamburger on a bun, baked French fries, lettuce, tomato, apple.; Tuesday: Breakfast — Pancake on a stick. Lunch — Chicken nuggets, green beans, gape tomatoes, chilled peaches, whole wheat roll. Wednesday: Breakfast — Taco omelet. Lunch — Soft taco, salsa, lettuce, tomato, orange. Thursday: Breakfast — Smucker's waffle. Lunch — Corn dog, baked beans, zucchini coins and ranch, banana, oatmeal cookie. Friday: No school. Parent/teacher conference. Clo...
La Casa Senior Center 1120 Cameo St., Clovis Sunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. dance at La Casa Senior Center Monday: 1 p.m., bingo and refreshments at Los Abuelitos Portales Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. indoor exercise; 1 p.m. bingo and refreshments Wednesday: 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m. free blood pressure and blood sugar checks; 1 p.m. bingo and refreshments Thursday: 10:30 a.m. indoor exercise; 1 p.m. Loteria (Spanish bingo) and refreshments Friday: Daily activities Daily: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily activities, quilting and sewing, coffee and socializing,... Full story
Information on grapefruit, making a travel tote and molding chocolate dessert cups will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon on Thursday. (All times are Mountain.) Eleisha Ensign, Executive Director of TexaSweet Citrus Marketing, Inc., will explain all of the interesting facts about grapefruit juice, including the best way to squeeze the grapefruit, different juicing devices, and share some fun things you can do with grapefruit juice. She's from Mission, Texas. Judy Novella is the... Full story
Clovis Rotary Club The Clovis Rotary Club invites the community and surrounding areas to join them in celebrating New Generations month throughout the month of September. New Generations is Rotary International's newest avenue of service and was initially launched in 2010. New Generations recognizes "the positive change implemented by youth and young adults through leadership development activities, involvement in community and international service projects, and exchange programs that enrich and foster world peace and...
The following books are available at: Clovis-Carver Public Library - "The Civil War: An Illustrated History" by the editors of Time Magazine tells the story of the defining period in U.S. history in a volume that captures the battles, statesmen, great generals, daily life of the average foot soldiers, and other fascinating aspects of the war that brought forth the modern American nation. - "The Spy Who Jumped Off the Screen" by Thomas Caplan introduces Ty Hunter, a former soldier-turned-movie star-turned spy, who must stop a...
It may seem unimportant, in an election year with political rallies going on for several weeks, but last weekend, this writer was able to cross another line on his bucket list. A bucket list, for those who did not see the movie, is a list of things you would like to do before you turn in your keys, kick the bucket, or, in plain terms, die. In this case, the desired activity was to hike up Pike's Peak all the way to the summit. All 14,100 plus feet. All 13 miles, which would not be so far except for the 14,100 feet aspect. Fro...
Some days I make this columnist business look easy. Other days I wonder what I was thinking when I decided writing my thoughts down for a public consumption on a weekly basis would be a good thing to do. I think I started doing a column back about 1988 or 1989. I've had a few short breaks since then but for most of the last quarter of a century I've managed to scrounge up a weekly topic. Some of those years I was writing two or three columns or editorials a week. The ideas flow like a fast river at times and other times the...
ROSWELL — The Clovis High volleyball team rallied for a 14-25, 25-22, 25-22, 25-8 victory over Silver on Friday in the opening round of the Zia Classic tournament. The win lifted the Lady Wildcats over the .500 mark for the season at 4-3. They will continue play in the tournament this morning with an 11 a.m. matchup against Roswell High....
Fort Sumner 20, Capitan 6 Records: Capitan 0-3, Fort Sumner 2-1. Difference: Dallas McDaniel's 18-yard run with 3:14 left sealed the win for the Foxes. Difference-makers: Captian, Mikey Hamm threw a 10-yard TD pass to Robert Miller. Fort Sumner, Aaron Romo rushed for 120 yards and a TD. Of note: The Tigers twice lost fumbles on first-and-goal plays from the 9- and 3-yard lines, respectively, while the Foxes turned the ball over on downs at the Capitan 10. Muleshoe 41, Levelland 20 Records: Levelland 2-1, Muleshoe 2-1. Differe...
TEXICO — It took the Portales Rams a while to get going Friday night. By the time they did, they were in too deep a hole to escape. Senior running back Shay Harrison rushed for 162 yards and three touchdowns as Texico posted a 35-23 victory in a game that was moved to Texico earlier this week because of lighting issues at Greyhound Stadium. CMI photo: Tony Bullocks Texico senior running back Shay Harrison breaks free of the tackle of Portales senior Branden Weringa to score a... Full story
